CHARNWOOD Borough Council has signed a contract to provide services to North West Leicestershire District Council to cut costs without affecting services to residents.

The two councils will be working together to make the most of the land and property held by both vouncils.

The move will see Charnwood provide a range of property related services to North West Leicestershire. A saving of over £120,000 is expected for Charnwood as a result of these arrangements.

Coun John Bush, Charnwood deputy leader, said: “With central Government funding reducing in real terms for district and borough councils across the country, Charnwood will continue to find innovative ways of reducing costs and maintaining high quality services.

“This partnership with North West Leicestershire District Council is just one example where Charnwood will be working at ways to cooperate and collaborate to offer the best value local government for local people.”